UKULELE WARM-UP: 9 CHORD PROGRESSIONS (Taught by a Music Teacher)

[@itsmariway]

LET’S PRACTICE: EASY 0:18 La Vie En Rose 1:44 Hit the Road Jack 2:49 Stand By Me INTERMEDIATE 3:27 ChaChaCha 4:22 House of the Rising Sun 5:41 Tears in Heaven / Someone Like You ADVANCED 7:16 Despacito 9:05 Bodysurfing 10:13 Creep PLAY ALONG TIME! :D 12:00 La Vie en Rose 12:19 Hit the Road Jack 12:39 Stand by Me 12:59 ChaChaCha 13:13 House of the Rising Sun 13:39 Tears in Heaven / Someone Like You 14:01 Despacito 14:18 Bodysurfing 14:37 Creep Now let’s rock those ukes! ;)

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I love your time stamps ❤️❤️❤️

[@itsmariway]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@lizheltamon]

started practicing last week so the second song is advanced for me haha love your videos btw!

[@agrade87]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic where are you from originally Bernadette?

[@JamesDonatelli]

Learning music is like playing with Legos, it is much easier and interesting to see and learn how the pieces fit together rather than to study just the individual pieces. Teaching by showing chord progressions is one of the best ways to make learning fun and easier for the brain to absorb the material. Our brain loves to recognize patterns and our fingers love to practice the transition patterns that make the most beautiful sounds...so we practice more. Great lesson. Thank You Bernadette!!!

[@sharonvansluis1671]

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[@wylancslass]

I love, love, love these warm-up videos! I humbly ask that you keep doing these. I so enjoy them. I particularly love that they go from easy to advanced. Easy is fun! Advanced is challenging but I like that. There is so much to learn about playing this instrument and that is what keeps me interested and committed. Otherwise, it would've been boring for me and I would've given up. I love a challenge! I am actually learning to play a bit of chord/melody. That is my challenge for this year. Found a wonderful tutorial by Tyler that I am determined to crack. Thank you Ms B. You have such a relaxed, natural way of teaching. I am so grateful that I found you, because if it wasn't for you, I would've never have discovered what a wonderful instrument the Ukulele is. I found you first, then I bought a Ukulele. Never looked back!

[@meredithbell2886]

Hello! I am actually a drummer (40 years) guitar, bass and keyboard player. I wanted to try another instrument like guitar and Uke was PERFECT! I've only played 3 months and have learned the Uke from your lessons. You are a very GOOD teacher! I owe my uke skills to you and your expertise! Thank you much! Keep up the great work!

[@FlatlandMando]

The banter & chat is informal but warm & friendly...I chuckled at the workout analogy when you said..." This is our gym, this is our finger gym" So right & people can be lazy in both places!

[@DavidArdittiComposer]

Your style is of teaching is very good. You don’t patronise at all, but at the same time go through the stages very carefully. It’s an unusual skill.

[@davidcarbin3307]

Gracias Bernadette, exactly what I needed to spice up my practice routine. I was getting a bit bored doing my normal scales, 4 chord progression, strumming and finger picking practice, but I didn't know what to do to change it up. This has given me a lot more to work with. I especially enjoy playing "Creep" using barre chords, I find it so much easier this way than going from the open G to the B chord. You are awesome, thanks for sharing your amazing teaching techniques.You rock!!

[@franciscaobiero6905]

This is my daily warm-up .. I'm slowly increasing my speed.. Thank you for this

[@isaacsamuel9427]

06:55 that's why you are the *_BEST_* uke teacher 👌💯

[@Libby.Hoffman]

Amazing teaching skill, scaffolding, video production. Your energy is amazing!! Thank you for this video and all your encouragement.

[@hyhing1]

Dear Bernadette, i have watched most of your videos within two weeks, and i love the way you are teaching, you are so sweet, thank you so much.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Jimmy! Thank you so much for being here :) I am glad you're enjoying the videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@pankas87]

The chord progression for Despacito is the same one used in De Musica Ligera, an argentinian rock anthem that has been massive in Latin America for decades and even young kids still recognize it, written by Gustavo Cerati

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I loooooove that song!!!

[@pankas87]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic oh that’s great to read! When I play these warm ups I always play that part to the rhythm of “De Musica Ligera”, it’s one of the first songs every guitarist in Latin America learns

[@jiyajawa]

loving the intermediate/advanced videos lately i started ukulele last june with you 30 day uke challenge and then did the 30 day uke course i think im enjoying advancing🙂

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Jiya! Thank you so much :) Glad you are enjoying these videos ❤️🤗❤️

[@debbricault9350]

Just bought myself a tenor uke as a Christmas present and really appreciate your lessons -- this one in particular because it gives me some cool progressions that I can immediately put to use. Thanks and happy holidays!

[@kvncnls]

When Ms. Bernadette asks you to look up, YOU LOOK UP! Awesome warm up!!

[@jewelthompson4210]

My favorite lesson thus far!! THANK YOU!

[@susany5530]

Many thanks Bernadette your very good teacher, easy to follow and practice with, very enjoyable to follow along 🎶😎💖😀

[@julianahH]

In just one month I'm seeing such improvement!

[@jpsalis]

The intermediate ones are pretty simple but I'm quickly learning how bad my left hand posture is with certain chords. Great video.

[@davidmatthews6820]

I love this. I am just starting the bar chords are challenging. Thanks so much.

[@GataMiau44]

I needed this in my life!!!!! Thank You!!!!!

[@rhebabond7553]

Thank you , these are great 👍. Like the fan strum a lot . Tears in heaven one of my favorites . Good bar chord practice and chord changes . You have done it again given lots of great stuff to work on , also has shows me just how far I have come in the last year working with your tutorials 👏😻thank you so much

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Wow, Rheba! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for the feedback. Glad you liked the goodies in this video :)

[@lanieargete1046]

your video is very helpful to me ,,thanks to your tutorial video now i know how to play ukulele...

[@jccreations13]

You are a great teacher! Mahalo!

[@carolschulz4518]

What a great and helpful video. I have learned so much from you and am giving my piano student a ukulele for her birthday next week. I've been learning on her uke and can't wait to point her to you and share what I've learned from you!

[@edlafferty306]

Great video! This was a lot of fun. Let's see how many times I can repeat it tonight!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yes!!! If you repeat it several times today, when you wake up tomorrow you'll feel your growth in these chords ;)

[@sheilalucas9154]

Just watched your 9 chord progressions. The best video on youtube. Well done !

[@preppy890]

I just played the E chord for the first time watching you.

[@vaughnrunquist7839]

Thank you again for another great video. I listened to your video today on your 2019 year and pray that 2020 is a great start to this next chapter in your life. I wanted to ask in your upcoming videos if you could include more chord melody strum/fingerpicking options to add variety to our playing style. I know that adds more work to developing a particular video. I don't have enough improvisation skills yet and hopefully this would open up that area for me as well as others. I really appreciate your teaching style - it comes from a good teacher!

[@09thedrummer]

you're so inspirational, your encouragement is so relieving, makes me giggle and keeps me going! :P

[@nottodayisay]

Oh this is so much fun! and definitely up my practice game. Gracias 😊☺️

[@laurendetig6107]

wow I love this video so much! I have been playing for 3 weeks now and it is a real confidence booster to be able to tackle some more advanced chord progressions!!

[@paulzambito8173]

You are wonderful I considered myself a beginner and hope to get better .

[@staruticgirl1121]

Yoo this is awesome it's straight to the points

[@ndeleonn]

Wonderful chord progressions. They were fun and instructive! Thank you.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you, Nelson! ❤️🤗 Thats so kind of you :)

[@wylancslass]

Hey you sound really great singing Creep too .. it's in your key! You should play, sing and record it for us to see Ms B!

[@boco888]

Thank YOU for this video - really GREAT for warm up and practice. You are a great teacher. I am quickly becoming a fan of yours. Thank you thank you! Loving this :) Could we please get a video on strumming techniques? or a link if you already have one. :)

[@lenns_artwork]

Lovely tips from beautiful music teacher🧐😁💙This what I'm looking for .Mostly I just learn the basic cord, I was looking for someone who can show me what can I play on the middle and back area of ukulele, and I'm happy I found this, thanks for sharing will practise later👌👍💙💙💙

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Lenny! Thank you so much. I am happy to hear this helped you ❤️❤️❤️

[@2130dar]

Thank you for this.. had me jamming for 4 hours now my fingers are numb 🤓

[@franciscaobiero6905]

It's been months since I played my ukulele. I hope to start playing again.. I love this tutorial

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yes, start playing again! Add it to your to do list :)

[@franciscaobiero6905]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic It's now on my to do list. I began my practice yesterday. And I'll also do the same today

[@billgedh]

All of these I can play forwards, backwards, different strums patterns, chunking and with fingerpicking on a few. It is phenomenal practice! However, the E and Eb I struggle with. It’s getting better but still not there yet.

[@stephpicher]

Bernadette: "One, two, ready, go!" Me: 😍

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Awww! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jvblhc]

Enjoyed your chord progression video this afternoon. While you were playing the Hit The Road Jack chords, I realized that the same four chords, played more slowly, sounds like Bob Dylan's "One More Cup Of Coffee", one of my favorites by him. Then again, that chord progression has been used since time immemorial, I'm guessing. Anyway, I am having fun watching your videos and sometimes playing along with them!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Jay! Glad you enjoyed and played along with this chord progression video 😊😊😊 Keep strumming and having fun!

[@uwu-pt8md]

What is your favourite intermediate songs? I ve been watching your channel for 4-5 years but i havent played the uke in like 2 years,been hooked with the guitar and bass. I try to play the uke and it feels so small now.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

I think chord-melody might be a nice challenge for you. Look for my 30 Day Uke Course videos... those are intended for intermediate players :)

[@MrMotty1966]

Excellent tutorials Bernadette! The thing I find difficult on #1 for example is progressing smoothly from Cmaj7 to Dm and not Dm to G7

[@stefanor8280]

Really cool exercises, thanks!

[@michellelawhorn5707]

Lovely, tutorial. Thank you 🙏

[@derekbudd2394]

Hi Bernadette, I love the detail in your Tutorials, you demonstrate with such passion. The videos I am particularly interested in, are where you are demonstrating ahead of the chord changes for easier Finger Placement, and of course, there are so many useful 'short cuts' emphasising that knowledge. Such illustrations, gleaned in a flash from musicians, save months of laboured practice. "Lightbulb moments" that are essentially memorised. So thank you for all your determined and creative skills. I am even more doubly pleased having just received my family birthday present of the "Flight Diana Soundwave". I hope you receive a suitable commission? :) :) Very best wishes from a very cold and wet "Garden of England".

[@estherwilms5955]

Thank you Bernadette! I'm defenitly use this practice!!❤

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yay! Glad you will be using these :)

[@dough.1355]

Excellent tutorial Bernadette! Hello..I like your hat.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you so much! I picked it up on my last trip to Kentucky :)

[@francesrbernardo]

Whooaa!!! That was a workout!!! 🤪🥵 Thank you Bernadette!!! ❤❤❤ This was really helpful! Gotta practice, practice, practice!!!! 😁💪💪

[@francesrbernardo]

Congrats Cole! Love the music!!! 🥳🥳🥳❣❣❣

[@scottconger1266]

Learning a lot, thank you 👍.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Scott!! Thank you for being my student :)

[@malkalopez6854]

Thank you! Super great warm ups that I can grow with! My goal will be to be able to do all of them

[@markattardo]

Cool exercise!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you so much, Mark! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fresh_lemons8242]

This is such a great video

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you, Henry! ❤️❤️❤️ Glad you liked it

[@mariateresatejano1681]

Thank you Bernadette. I’m going to be 70 this September and the ukelele I bought was the smallest one and I kind of having a hard time holding it because it’s laminate and very slippery. Since I only started couple of times I get frustrated coz I can’t hold it right. I don’t really want to spend for a bigger one but what do you think? Should I get a bigger one made of wood? Is there something you can suggest? I enjoyed watching how you teach and it’s making me want to play, it looks easy. Are there any ukelele easy old songs sheets I can practice to get me comfortable and enjoy my ukelele? Sorry for the long text but I’m glad to have found your site. I’ll memorize the easy chords and coordinate them with my fingers as you suggested. Thank you 🙏

[@24cameronsmom]

Thanks! This was a good one!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you so much :) I am glad you liked it, Cameron's Mom ❤️

[@Brewmaker007]

Can not believe how much I learn so fast!!! Better than my flight instructor

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

This was so great! Thank you!

[@Joe-pc1ju]

mahalo bern from HB cali great job GOD BLESS im stoked

[@FenrirInFlowers]

Fantastic! Love the song choices for this practice too -- including Despacito. 😂😍❤😁

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Haha! 😂😂😂 I am glad someone sees the humor in that one!

[@misspurpleplum3988]

Great uku😍

[@joseantonioperez9870]

Me encanta ukulele bendición amiga Dios te amar Saludos desde Marbella España Málaga

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

muchas gracias, Joseantonio! 🤗🤗🤗 Saludos desde California

[@ukulelemomster9852]

Thank you so much!!!!!❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you, Momster!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@maddiemillage9229]

Do a video of reviewing the pin Kenya uke

[@thrashingpanic]

This ukulele looks amazing. Is this inlay? Looks like trees of life in Ibanez guitars but with chill uke vibe to it ;)

[@charitienicholas9631]

If you don't have a uke is it ok to practice finger flexes of the cords before getting one? (Use to mess with a guitar and a baritone uke numerous years ago at work on breaks) My 6 year old wants to learn and has been eyeing some for almost a year and got really excited when I fumbled through 'You are my sunshine' by ear on one at a second hand store.

[@kitida6554]

I love #3 advance!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Yay! Glad you liked it, Penelope ❤️❤️❤️

[@ishkar7884]

I'm on day 14 of the 30 Day Uke Course and I guess I now have a lot of things to practice the different C, Dm and F chords!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Ah, very nice! Keep going with the course. You have passed some of the hardest parts already :)

[@ishkar7884]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic Thank you! I have to say I love all of your courses and videos. I find them very helpful and easy to understand, but still challenging!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

@@ishkar7884 thank you so so sooo much! ❤️🤗❤️

[@bdaq6045]

Hey! @Bernadette Teaches Music - what is that strumming pattern ur using during “#2 Advanced, Inspo: Bodysurfing”...? I can’t get it down lol

[@ishkar7884]

@@bdaq6045 H! It seems to be D U (chuck) U but maybe some will correct me.

[@cristianacatalinaclucencu862]

Hi! I know that you may be answered this question many times, but I am really struggling with buying an ukulele! I have watched videos on youtube and read about them for a week and I still dont know what should I buy. I want to buy a starter kit for around 50-60 pounds, but I am not sure which one is the best. What would you recommend for a beginner: a tenor or a concert one? And also, regarding the brands, which one is the best: Enya, Lohanu, Donner, Martin SMith or AKLOT? Thank you! Honestly, your channel is pure gold for ukulele adepts!!! Thank you so much!

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Cristiana! ❤️❤️❤️ I always recommend the enya kit (the link is in the description box below this video). So far everyone has been happy with that uku and it comes with great accessories!

[@cristianacatalinaclucencu862]

THANK YOU!!! I saw on google that some say the donner brand is better and this is why I didnt know which one, thanks again 💜

[@cristianacatalinaclucencu862]

And also, is it better the concert or tenor one for a beginner? Thanks again 💜

[@mr.maniac099]

Thank you Miss B

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you too, Sylvester!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jolumalumpd40]

How can I switch chords without supporting the neck of the uke with my left hand? I always have the urge to rest the side of my left hand against the head of the uke to switch chords... Great video btw🥰

[@junelikethemonth6192]

This go crazy

[@mariango7018]

I really like your style of tutorial , however Can I suggest a lesson for senior beginner . No experience at all . Thanks appreciate it .

[@alycebagnath464]

Bar chords are still so hard for me, :( but I guess i haven't even been playing for a year but I keep wanting to perfect every technique! I feel like my fingers are too short or too soft to keep all four strings down on the fretboard. I will keep trying otherwise love these warm ups!

[@bdaq6045]

Hey! @BernadetteTeachesMusic - what is that strumming pattern ur using during “#2 Advanced, Inspo: Bodysurfing”...? I can’t get it down lol

[@sidtherat]

What's your strumming pattern for bodysurfing?

[@eileenfostel2645]

I just wish I had your fingers that keep going and going!

[@davidtaitano4602]

Can you do a tutorial for here comes the sun? Thanks

[@e-manwaker7233]

Thanks!

[@borocavalier]

Chord shape for C3 looks same as for B? & Shape for Cm3 looks same as for Bm? Tried playing them in reverse order and also using the little finger which I find easier for some transitions. Those advanced chords really stretch my sinews in my forearm and really have to curve my wrist. I hope like yoga it eventually streches my arm and wrist to wear it is comfortable.

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi Paul! Good observation. The 3 is telling us which fret to play on. You are right, barred C is the same as B, just on the 3rd fret :)

[@borocavalier]

@@BernadetteTeachesMusic I got ya. 3rd fret for C instead of 2nd fret for a B. Going off your lesson slightly. Using the Bb shape on first fret and sliding down the stem but keeping the same shape I could try and play Bb,B and then Cm3 and back up again? Not sure what would come next if I kept going down the stem?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

@@borocavalier Hi Paul! If you watch the chromatic scale video I made (it's part of the 30 Day Uke Challenge), you'll see what comes next if you keep going 🤗❤️

[@reledosd6052]

Thank you❤

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Thank you too!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@greglee50]

Thank you so much , I’m getting a fender ukulele I’m 70

[@jasneskis]

I really like this instruction, but I do wish you gave hints about strumming. As a beginner I know chords, some progressions. Strumming and beat I have real trouble with presently. I can’t hear it.

[@dieabm]

Danke!

[@liliancrawley7801]

where did you get your pretty use ?

[@kennethturk7629]

I'm trying to use harmonica with my ukulele playing.... not as easy as I thought it would be!!! Got any tips????

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Ohhhh I really wish I could offer you advice here, Kenneth! I haven't learned harmonica yet!

[@EagleUkes]

Hit the Road Jack is just 2 beats on each chord?

[@tezzcan1]

Man why do I have more trouble with the B chords than the E chords?🤯

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

maybe it's the barre?

[@lollipopsomething4025]

can i have the strumming patterns please??

[@oop4863]

Hey I’m a beginner and I’m having problems when I strum with my fingers they get stuck on the strings of the ukulele(I should probably just stick to using my thumb for now) but any advice for the future?

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Hi!!! If you look through the 30 Day Uke Challenge videos, you’ll find one on how to strum correctly. You’ll see in the video how to avoid getting stuck.. it’s where your strumming. It’s a super easy fix 😊

[@oop4863]

Bernadette Teaches Music Thank you I appreciate it!

[@KhaoticL0ki]

You have bodysurfing yaaay!

[@randyrrs7028]

Bm G D A is used on avril lavigne's my happy ending song

[@joseantonioperez9870]

Hola bendición me encanta tú VOZ Saludos allá bendiciones temazo genial yo tocó la guitarra flamenca ta bien Saludos desde Marbella España Málaga guapísima temazo eres una bendición guapísima

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

Muchas gracias! Buenos dias :)

[@reyrock1019]

So wich finger goes where?

[@acidbran]

Hit the bell !

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

THANK YOU!!!! 🙌🏼❤️

[@Dianoskilicious]

I love this :3

[@BernadetteTeachesMusic]

thankiuuu :3

[@ThomasMcEvoy]

❤️🙏❤️👍

[@Srcsqwrn]

My pointer seems to be weak. I can't stop using my middle finger to help my pointer bar a chord. :c

[@connerblayney7119]

Mistakes happen I feel you